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Dimapur/Wokha | October 30
The Dimapur, Wokha and Niuland district contingents have completed separate flag-off, dedication and send-off programmes as athletes prepare to participate in the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026, scheduled to be held from November 2 to 14 in Chümoukedima and Dimapur.
The Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) flagged off a 258-member contingent at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur. The contingent will compete in 14 sporting disciplines under the leadership of Chef de Mission N. Vineikholie and Deputy Chef de Mission Otoka H Yeptho.
Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur and DDSC President Dr Tinojongshi Chang, who attended the programme as special guest, formally flagged off the contingent. He encouraged the athletes to give their best, uphold sportsmanship and discipline, and bring laurels to the district.
DDSC Vice President Tsenthungo Nyamo, who chaired the programme, highlighted the Council's commitment to nurturing young talent, developing sports infrastructure and providing platforms for wider participation in sports.
District Sports Officer and District Youth Resources and Sports Officer, Dimapur, N. Vineikholie urged the athletes to compete with dedication and team spirit. He also briefed the contingent on discipline and logistical arrangements during the Games.
DDSC Secretary Otoka H Yeptho oversaw the arrangements and distributed official tracksuits and preparation support to the participating teams, assuring administrative support for their participation and welfare.
Rev Lanlongo Yanthan, Associate Pastor of Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur, invoked God's blessings upon the players, coaches and officials and dedicated the team tracksuits.
Meanwhile, the Wokha District Sports Association (WDSA) and Wokha District Sports Council (WDSC) held a dedication programme and distributed district tracksuits to athletes at the Deputy Commissioner's Conference Hall, Wokha, on October 30.
Deputy Commissioner of Wokha and WDSC Chairman K. Mhathung Tsanglao acknowledged the efforts of athletes and sports associations in preparing for the state-level event despite limited resources and inadequate sports infrastructure in the district.
He encouraged the players to compete with confidence, discipline and sportsmanship, stressing that their responsibility extended beyond winning medals. He urged them to accept both victory and defeat with grace, maintain humility and represent Wokha with pride.
Earlier, WDSA president Yanrenthung Humtsoe, who chaired the programme, appreciated the commitment of athletes across disciplines and the support of the district administration. He said the forthcoming games would mark a significant milestone for Wokha, with the district participating through a more organised structure and coordinated representation.
A total of 11 sporting disciplines will represent Wokha. The dedication prayer for the tracksuits was offered by Chipenthung Humtsoe, Associate Pastor.
In Niuland, the Niuland District Sports Council (NDSC) organised a send-off programme for its contingent at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Niuland, on October 30.
Deputy Commissioner of Niuland and NDSC Chairman T.L. Kiusumong Tikhir exhorted the athletes to remain disciplined, committed and focused on their respective events. He encouraged them to give their best and represent the district with pride and determination.
Chef de Mission Isawoto Zhimomi highlighted the contingent's preparedness and urged the athletes to demonstrate dedication, teamwork and a positive competitive spirit.
The programme also acknowledged Kitaka Sukhato Wotsa and his wife for sponsoring the Niuland contingent's tracksuits. The tracksuit was formally launched by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Niuland, Shinde Suresh Kailasrao, IPS.
The programme was chaired by EAC Neisiezo Theunuo, while Rev Fr Charles, Principal of St Joseph School, Viyito, offered prayers and blessings for the contingent.
